When and why did you start training for fighting? I’ve been doing martial arts since I was eight years old. When I saw the UFC in ’93 back when I was ten years old, I was hooked. I started training in everything and I knew that that was what I wanted to do. What ranks and titles have you held? Purple belt in Jiu-Jitsu, won numerous jiu-jitsu tournaments, Combat Fighting Championships (CFC) Welterweight Champion. Do you have any heroes? Bruce Lee What is your favorite technique? I like to kick people in the head What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It means everything. I saw it in 93 when I was ten years old and I made it a goal to reach. I’m only 24 and I’m a real good spot in my career right now with a lot of time to still work on my skills, get better, and become a future champ. Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Valencia Community College. No degree. What was your job before you started fighting? I had numerous jobs. I worked at McDonald’s, Burger King, and Blockbuster. I was a hardwood stair carpenter for a little while and then became a barback at one of the top bars downtown in Orlando.
